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Is Football Is Falling Back in Love with Strikers?
On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett explore whether the traditional centre-forward is making a long-awaited return to the modern game. We begin with We Need To Talk About… the rebirth of the No.9. From Erling Haaland’s dominance to the impact of forwards like João Pedro and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the guys discuss why strikers are once again shaping the way teams play — and whether football is moving back towards penalty-box predators after years of fluid front lines. Martin delivers his latest Letter from the Gantry, offering a reflection on the…
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